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Legendary South African Jazz musician Hugh Masekela dead

Hugh Masekela on stage during Safaricom Jazz festival in 2017 Photo: Edward Kiplimo/Standard

Legendary South African jazz musician Hugh Masekela has passed away. Masekela lost the battle to prostate cancer which he has been battling since 2008.

Confirming his demise, Masekela’s family in a press statement stated, “After a protracted and courageous battle with prostate cancer, he passed peacefully in Johannesburg, South Africa surrounded by his family."

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